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MPs from all parties vote for Electoral Reform – but not enough to win (www.fairvote.ca)
submitted 9 months ago by Octospider@kbin.social to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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You can see how each member voted here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/44/1/634

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[–] grte@lemmy.ca 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Right, I remember now someone shared that a few days ago. Well, I suppose that's less impressive then. And way less impressive on the part of the HoC to not pass something basic like improved voting access.

[–] SamuelRJankis@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

I don't think that is a accurate portrayal of the motion.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-electoral-reform-1.7101929

The House of Commons will vote next week on Motion 86. Sponsored by NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron, the motion calls on the federal government to establish a citizens assembly to "determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and, if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy